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JOINJoin our vibrant and connected community

Organizations have the opportunity to become ASDSO members through the Company Member or Sustaining Company Member categories. Company members receive discounts on exhibit, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities as well as additional member benefits. Learn more starting on page 4.

EXHIBIT & SPONSORShowcase your products and services

Reach a targeted market of dam and levee safety professionals through the annual Dam Safety Conference or one of our annual regional conferences. Learn more starting on page 6.

WHYASDSO?ASDSO connects your company to the dam and levee safety community. With nearly 3,000 members ranging from state and federal dam safety professionals; civil, geotechnical and structural engineers; engineering consultants; dam owners and operators; scientists and technicians; hydrologists and geologists; service and product suppliers; and students, academic professors and researchers, ASDSO reaches the target market you're looking for.

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Your support of ASDSO helps to further our vision of a future where all dams are safe.

ADVERTISE Drive awareness 24/7/365

Stay in front of customers and prospective customers all year long. ASDSO offers advertising opportunities in print - The Journal of Dam Safety and our annual Directory of Industry Resources - and digitally through the ASDSO E-News and ASDSO Training. Learn more starting on page 12.

DONATE Invest in the mission and vision of ASDSO

As a non-profit organization, ASDSO relies on the generosity of our members and corporate partners. Your donations help fund the organization and many of our key programs including student, public, and owner outreach just to name a few. Remember all donations are tax deductible up to 94%. Learn more on donating to ASDSO starting on page 14.

The failure of dams, and the great destruction and loss of life that failures often cause, is a matter of deep concern to the members of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO). ASDSO is a national non-profit organization serving state dam safety programs and the broader dam safety com-munity, which includes federal dam safety profes-sionals, dam owners and operators, engineering consultants, emergency managers, manufacturers, suppliers, academia, contractors, and others inter-ested in improving dam safety.

Your participation in ASDSO assists in fulfilling our mission to advance and improve the safety of dams by supporting the dam safety community and state dam safety programs, raising awareness of dam safety issues, facilitating cooperation, pro-viding a forum for the exchange of information, representing dam safety interests before governments, providing outreach programs, and creating a unified community of dam safety advocates.

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Sustaining Member - $2,730Company Sustaining Members help support ASDSO and our mission through an enhanced membership. As part of the Company Sustaining Membership, companies receive additional discounts, above and beyond normal member benefits and are recognized on DamSafety.org. As a Company Sustaining Member, one individual will receive full member benefits and additional Company Employee Members may be added.

Company Member - $370ASDSO Company Members receive membership discounts on sponsorship, exhibit, and advertising opportunities. As a Company Member, one individual will receive full member benefits and additional Company Employee Members may be added.

Company Employee - $50Organizations who are Sustaining Company Members or Company Members may add additional Company Employee members to their membership. Company Employee Members receive full membership benefits. To recieve this membership rate the individuals organization must be a Sustaining Member or Company Member in good standing.

Membership Benefits: • Professional Development

• Networking Opportunities

• Career Growth

• Technical Training

• Voice in Policy-making

• Access to More Than 3,000 Professionals

• E-News

• The Journal of Dam Safety

• Peer/Program Review

• Committee Involvement

• Legislative Activities

• Information Services

• ASDSO’s “Members Only” website section

By becoming a member of ASDSO, you will enjoy being a part of the best dam and levee safety community around. Members have access to a vibrant and connected community of over 3,000 dam and levee safety professionals as well as the leading training and educational programs.

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ASDSO Mission: Improve the condition and

safety of dams through education, support for state dam safety programs, and

fostering a unified dam safety community.

Becoming a member of ASDSO helps connect you with over 3,000 dam & levee safety

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Dam Safety 2016 is the premier educational and networking event in the dam safety industry. As the official event of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), Dam Safety 2016 connects your company with a targeted marketplace of state and federal dam safety officials, civil, geotechnical, en-vironmental, and structural engineers working in dam and levee safety, dam owners and operators, students and professors, engineering consultants, and other service and product suppliers.

Dam Safety 2016 provides the perfect opportunity to introduce your products and services to new prospects, engage current customers, and meet with in-dustry leaders throughout the event in the exhibit hall. With dedicated exhibit hall only hours, traffic-driving events including two receptions, conference breaks, and meals held in the exhibit hall, ASDSO is committed to providing you the best show experience in the industry. Exhibit opportunities are avail-able in 10x10, 10x20, and 20x20 formats for maximum exposure. Additional configurations are available upon request.

Dam Safety 2016 provides two opportunities to connect with customers and prospects both pre-conference and on-site. The Dam Safety Conference Regis-tration Packet is sent to 7,500+ dam and levee safety professionals to market the conference and is also distributed digitally. The conference program is distributed on-site to all conference attendees and serves as the attendees' guide throughout the conference and a valuable resource post-conference.

Dam Safety 2016

Booth Rates:

• $1,675 non-members • $1,275 company members • $960 sustaining members • $100 additional for corner booths

Exhibitor Benefits:

• Each 10x10 space comes with one 6' table and two chairs, one 110v outlet, and carpet • All exhibitors receive one full conference registration per 10x10 space • Company description and contact information listed in the conference program • Company description and contact information listed on the conference app • Company listing with link to company website on the Dam Safety 2016 conference website

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REGISTRATION PACKET Sustaining Member

Company Member

Non-member

Cover Locations $750 $1,000 $1,200

Full Page Color $675 $900 $1,080

Half Page Color $490 $650 $780

CONFERENCE PROGRAM Sustaining Member

Company Member

Non-member

Cover Locations $640 $850 $1,020

Dividers, Full Page, Color $565 $750 $900

Full Page, BW $415 $550 $660

Half Page, BW $340 $450 $540

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SPONSOR BENEFITS

Becoming an official sponsor provides the highest level of exposure before, during, and after the conference. Each sponsor level is tailored to provide maximum exposure for varying budgets. One thing is for sure - as a sponsor of Dam Safety 2016 your company name will be prominently listed in the registration packet sent out to over 8,000 dam safety professionals, included in the conference program provided to all conference attendees, prominently displayed on event signage throughout Dam Safety 2016, and on the ASDSO website. In addition, each sponsor receives at least one full complimentary conference registration (a minimum $800 value), allowing you to fully participate in the educational and technical aspects of the conference.

Platinum Sponsor

$12,000 Non-member Rate $10,000 Company Member Rate $7,500 Sustaining Member Rate

• 10x20 booth space • Discounted rate on additional spaces • 4 full conference registrations • 4 exhibit staff registrations • 25% conference advertising Discount (Cannot be combined with other discounts) • Mobile app banner • Ability to purchase advertising in the registration packet • Logo placement on conference signage (tiered placement) • Logo placement on conference webpage (tiered placement) • Logo placement in the program booklet (tiered placement) • Logo placement in the registration packet (tiered placement) • Company logo with description included in the conference program • Company logo included with company description on the conference app • Sponsor logo to use in pre-conference marketing

DAM SAFETY 2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE AT DAM SAFETY 2016

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MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE AT DAM SAFETY 2016

Gold Sponsor

$6,000 Non-member Rate $5,000 Company Member Rate $3,750 Sustaining Member Rate

• 10x10 booth space • Discounted rate on additional spaces • 2 full conference registrations • 2 exhibit staff registrations • Ability to purchase advertising in the registration packet • Logo placement on conference signage (tiered placement) • Logo placement on conference webpage (tiered placement) • Logo placement in the program booklet (tiered placement) • Logo placement in the registration packet (tiered placement) • Company logo with description included in the conference program • Company logo included with company description on the conference app • Sponsor logo to use in pre-conference marketing

Silver Sponsor

$3,000 Non-member Rate $2,500 Company Member Rate $2,500 Sustaining Member Rate

• 2 full conference registrations • 5% conference advertising discount • Ability to purchase advertising in the registration packet • Logo placement on conference signage (tiered placement) • Logo placement on conference webpage (tiered placement) • Logo placement in the program booklet (tiered placement) • Logo placement in the registration packet (tiered placement) • Company logo with description included in the conference program • Company logo included with company description on the conference app • Sponsor logo to use in pre-conference marketing

Bronze Sponsor

$1, 800 Non-member Rate $1,500 Company Member Rate $1,500 Sustaining Member Rate

• 1 full conference registration • Ability to purchase advertising in the registration packet • Logo placement on conference signage (tiered placement) • Logo placement on conference webpage (tiered placement) • Logo placement in the program booklet (tiered placement) • Logo placement in the registration packet (tiered placement) • Company logo with description included in the conference program • Company logo included with company description on the conference app • Sponsor logo to use in pre-conference marketing

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The ASDSO West Regional Conference offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your products and services to a targeted market of dam and levee safety professionals from the western states. This years event will offer exhibitors the opportunity to reach over 250 expected attendees.

A great way to stand out during the ASDSO West Regional Conference is through a conference sponsorship. Conference sponsors will be recognized in advance on the conference website and in registration materials, during the conference on signage placed throughout the venue, and in the conference program. In addition, all conference sponsorships receive one full conference registration. Conference Sponsorship Rate: $720 non-members $ 600 company members $ 500 sustaining members

West Regional Conference

Booth Rates:

• $800 non-members • $700 company members • $600 sustaining members

Exhibitor Benefits:

• Each 10x10 booth comes with one 6' table and two chairs, one 110v outlet and carpet • All exhibitors receive one full conference registration per 10x10 space • Company description and contact information listed in the conference program • Company listing with link to company website on the ASDSO West Regional Conference website • Company listed in the conference registration packet (time permitting)

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AdvertiseThe West Regional Conference Program provides a great opportunity for advertisers to reach attendees on-site as well as after the event. The conference program serves as the attendees guide durign the conference and comes with notes pages for the perfect post conference follow up.

March 9-11, 2016 - Sacramento, CA

Conference Program

Sustaining Member

Company Member

Non-member

Cover Position $300 $400 $480

Full Page, BW $200 $275 $330

Half Page, BW $150 $200 $240

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Did You Know?The Journal of Dam Safety is the highest rated member benefit (ASDSO Member Survey, 2015)

The Journal of Dam Safety

The Journal of Dam Safety is the official publication of ASDSO and is annually recognized as one of the top member benefits. The Journal of Dam Safety is pub-lished quarterly and distributed to approximately 3,000 dam and levee safety professionals as it is mailed to all ASDSO members and distributed at ASDSO and Industry events. Advertisers can choose between quarter, half, and full page color advertisements as well as specialty advertisements such as covers, spreads, tip-in-cards, and belly bands.

2016 Directory of Industry Resources

Each year ASDSO produces the highly anticipated Directory of Industry Resources which is distrib-uted to over 10,000 dam and levee safety professionals both in print and digital formats. The Directory of Industry Resources serves as a buyers' guide for the industry and allows companies to showcase their products and services based on operational and geographical lines. The Directory of Industry Resources is distributed annually each July.

ASDSO E-News

ASDSO E-News is distribted on the last business day of every month to all ASDSO members and showcases industry news and organizational highlights from the month.

AdvertiseASDSO ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Connecting you 24-7-365

ASDSO offers year-round advertising opportunities

ASDSO Training & Education Newsletter

The newest ASDSO advertising opportunity, the ASDSO Training & Education Newsletter is distributed at the middle of every month to ASDSO members and non-members within the dam and levee safety community (12,000+). The Training & Education Newsletter highlights upcoming training and educational opportunities.

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Did You Know?The Journal of Dam Safety is the highest rated member benefit (ASDSO Member Survey, 2015)

AdvertiseConnecting you 24-7-365

ASDSO offers year-round advertising opportunities

2016 Advertising Rates Sustaining Member Company Member Non-MemberJournal of Dam Safety - Full Page, Color (1x) $1,242 $1,656 $2,136

Journal of Dam Safety - Full Page, Color (4x) $2,070 $2,760 $3,240

Journal of Dam Safety - Half Page, Color (1x) $972 $1,296 $1,176

Journal of Dam Safety - Half Page, Color (4x) $1,620 $2,160 $2,520

Journal of Dam Safety - Quarter Page, Color (1x) $810 $1,080 $1,580

Journal of Dam Safety - Quarter Page, Color (4x) $1,350 $1,800 $2,280

Journal of Dam Safety - Cover (1x) $1,992 $2,656 $3,136

Journal of Dam Safety - Cover (4x) $2,820 $3,760 $4,240

Industry Directory - Full Page, Color $800 $1,000 $$1,200

Industry Directory - Full Page BW $560 $700 $840

Industry Directory - Half Page, Color $400 $500 $600

Industry Directory - Half Page, BW $280 $350 $420

Industry Directory - Cover $1,200 $1,500 $1,800

Industry Directory - Basic Listing $200 $250 $300

Industry Directory - Descripton $80 $100 $120

Industry Directory - Logo $100 $125 $150

Industry Directory - 10 Additional Key Words $20 $25 $30

E-News - 1 Month $80 $100 $120

E-News - 6 Months $400 $500 $600

E-News - 12 Months $760 $950 $1,140

Training & Education Newsletter - 1 Month $100 $125 $150

Training & Education Newsletter - 6 Months $520 $650 $780

Training & Educaton Newsletter - 12 Months $1,000 $1,250 $1,500

For specialty advertising including spreads, tip-in-cards, belly bands and more contact Ross Brown at rbrown@damsafety.

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Giving to ASDSO: Donations can be made to the ASDSO General Fund, Memorial Education Fund, or Capital Campaign.

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BenefactorDonors who contribute more than $1,000 in the fiscal year are recognized as ASDSO Benefactors.

PartnerDonors who contribute between $300 - $999 during the fiscal year are recognized as ASDSO Partners.

SupporterDonors who contribute between $100 - $299 durig the fiscal year are recognized as ASDSO Supporters.

ASDSO's Giving Program is your opportunity to invest in the mission and vision of ASDSO; to foster the growth of the next generation of dam safety professionals, provide support for owner and public outreach, and support the continuing professional development of dam safety professionals.

In recent years your generosity has helped fund a number of programs that are at the heart of our organization’s mission. The following projects were funded, in part, through the gen-erous giving of ASDSO supporters like you: Student Outreach, Scholarship Funding, Paper Competition, Improving State Performance Measures, Public and Owner Outreach, and Dam Owner Education.

If you're interested in giving please visit DamSafety.org and click on the Donate button or contact Ross Brown at rbrown@damsafety.org. If your company is interested in corporate giving, including establishing a matching gifts program for employees, please contact Ross Brown for assistance. All donations to ASDSO are tax deductible up to 94%.

Your donations are an investment in the future of dam safety

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Giving to ASDSO: Donations can be made to the ASDSO General Fund, Memorial Education Fund, or Capital Campaign.

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4FriendContributors whose donations range from $1 - $99 through-out the fiscal year are recognized as ASDSO Friends.

Donor Levels ASDSO recognizes donors in the Annual Report, online, and in the Journal of Dam Safety

Your connection to the Dam Safety Community!

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For more information contact: Ross Brown Director, Marketing & Membership

Association of State Dam Safety Officials

239 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508

Telephone: 859.550.2788Fax: 859.550.2795E-mail: rbrown@damsafety.org